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Pearson BTEC HNC in Creative Media Production

Offered by the NI Film & Television School at SERC, this is a fast-paced, one year part-time course that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to take the first steps towards a career in the film and television industry.

10615

Bangor

1 Years

Level 4

Part-Time

£906.00

Course Structure

This course is delivered over two full days a week to allow students to balance other work and family commitments alongside their course of study. Creative Media production students will have access to industry standard production equipment and studio space.

Mandatory Modules:

Individual Project (Pearson-set)

Creative Media Industry

Professional Practice

Specialist units will include:

Film Practices

Film Studies

Storyboarding

Cinematography

Film and Video Editing

Gallery

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Applicants aged 21 years and over may qualify for entry to the course under different criteria than those qualifications listed. Please contact the course co-ordinator, Alison Thompson, on althompson@serc.ac.uk to discuss eligibility.

Access Diploma:

Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%+

English Language Requirements for International students:

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2

IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)

PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English

Equivalent qualifications include:

Grade C (or above) in GCSE English

Successfully completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language

Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)

ESOL Level 2

Tier 4 Students:

SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Admissions

Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

How will I be assessed and given feedback?

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of the HNC Creative media production course may provide you with the opportunity to complete a further year leading to the Level 5 HND in Creative media production.

The NI Film & Television School has recently entered into an agreement with Edinburgh Napier University (a Top 10 UK university for Film & Television) that will allow successful HND graduates to then apply for advanced direct entry into the 3rd year of their award winning BA Hon Television degree.

Recent graduates of the HNC course have progressed onto production trainee schemes with Northern Ireland Screen, permanent positions with some of NI's independent production companies as well as freelancing as crew members on a range of Film/Television/Commercial productions.

How will it make me more employable?

The HNC course has been designed to provide students with a strong theoretical background to television and film production as well as extensive experience working with professional equipment on live projects throughout the year. The combination of knowledge and skills students acquire on the HNC are all transferable into an industry setting.

The course aims to help students to develop industry connections through a strong programme of masterclasses, workshops and industry visits. The NIFTS teaching team all work within the media industry in Northern Ireland and can offer advice and support to those seeking employment or further study in the field of creative media production.

Additional Costs

A kit list will be sent to students once accepted onto the course with specific requirements. This involves:

A portable hard drive (1TB/2TB) approx. £50

Closed back earphones (for editing) approx. £30

A memory card for both video and audio files approx. £25.

In addition, students will be expected to attend a Production Skills Residential in Semester One (one overnight) and a Fiction Production Residential for their location shoot in Semester Two (2-3 nights). Students are asked to budget approx. £25 per night for each of these residentials to allow for accommodation and food costs.

Customer Questions

Higher Education

If you have just completed your A-Levels, Higher Education is most likely the option for you. HE usually covers HNC, HND & Foundation Degree level of courses including our Higher Level Apprenticeships.

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